Issues...

 I am sticking to this, especially since I am down 6 pounds now.  However...two complications...

I am also bipolar and taking meds.  I also like to drink too many adult beverages on occasion.  I am on day 3 today of not drinking.  The drinking is causing issues at home so I have to stop - or at least get control of it again...it seems I lost control of alcohol right about the time I lost control of food.  Anyone have any advice?

Honestly, I'm going through the same thing and I'm on day 8. I know how you feel. I find myself feeling alot better now, after getting through the initial "DT Jitters" I wake up happy and ready to go. I want to share with you what I've discovered about this.

I feel FREE now. Of the responsibility of having to be careful, keep track, or "not get caught" when I do take too many drinks. Now I don't have to worry. Yes, its kind of sad and lonley, especially when you're out or just with people who are drinking. I can't say I don't look longingly at their drinks and feel a little pang of want or jealousy. But, I also know I will go to bed feeling better that I took control, instead of losing it. And, I will wake up without the foggy head, tired body, feeling like I never slept, headache or shakes.

I don't really have advice as much as I am just here for you, and with you. I'm glad to know there are others who had this "addiction transfer" other than me. Its hard to admit it. And I find that every day gets a little easier, and makes me feel that much more proud for saying "No thanks, I'm all set."

Keep it up. You're doing great. Day 4 was hardest for me. I hope you get through your hard "DT" with pride, though not necessarily with grace... (I was awful grumpy. )

 Thanks...my intention is to not drin****il Sunday afternoon - we're having a barbeque - and then limit myselft to 3 beers...maybe 4. :)  Then monday get back on the wagon.  We will see if this works.  

Thanks for the support.

My goal is until closing day on my house... And at this rate, who KNOWS how long thats going to be. Every thursday, my neighborhood gets together for "stoop night", when we all sit, drink and shoot the breeze. Last night was stoop night. I had green tea and pink lemonade crystal light. I felt left out, but only a little. I was asked 3 or 4 times "Why aren't you drinking?"... without even thinking about it, I said "I don't feel like it." Heh, truely, at that point it was a flat lie. But I feel good this morning.

Feel free to PM me too, if you just need an ear or word from someone on the same wagon.

I can't tell you how to get through it, but I can tell you that I'm always an email or PM away if you need to talk. 

*hugs*

Kellie

I was drinking 1-2 glasses of wine almost every night for 2-3 months. I thought that created a problem. So I stopped drinkng. 

Since then - no problem at all: while not drinking - I moved out of my fiance house, then we broke up. I guess I did not have drinking problem but a guy problem. The guy is out of my life. I am glad I stoped drinking and solved the problem. 

Now - I still do not drink.  I guess - now - I have no problem - I do not need to drink.  lol 

 another pound gone...woohoo!!

so far, so good.  i had two beers with DH at dinner last night...managed to eat at Joe's crab shack and not blow it!!  side order of snow crab legs, broccoli and side salad...shrimp for appetizer.  

i am going to keep trying to control this one day at a time.  if i can keep everything programmed and not let it sabotage my weight loss progress, it's good.  

 i made it through the weekend, having only 4 beers at the party on sunday.  one yesterday.  none for the rest of the week.  not sure if i can do this...

You can and you have, and you will again. But that's the key word, will. In all essences that word can exist. You must be willful, you must have will power... but most of all, you must be willing. Its not easy. 

I, too, had a HARD time this weekend staving off the desire to run to the package store and buy a bottle of wine. But I managed it by offering to do ALL the cooking, cleaning, etc for the get together we had. Every time the urge hit, or I was surrounded by it, I removed myself from that situation and frame of mind and cooked or cleaned something. It worked pretty well and I made it.

I know you can find a way that works for you too. Every time I get that urge, I'm going to do 20 sit-ups. By the time I'm done, I'll be a little more tired, and feel better about it. What do you think you could suppliment the urge with?